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The document discusses self-esteem, defining it as how confident and worthy one feels, and noting it exists on a continuum from high to low. People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt, criticizing themselves, and it can be linked to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. The document also examines how factors like age, gender, race, socioeconomic status and experiences of marginalization can influence one's self-esteem development from childhood through adulthood.

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Self - Esteem

The document discusses self-esteem, defining it as how confident and worthy one feels, and noting it exists on a continuum from high to low. People with low self-esteem often feel shame and self-doubt, criticizing themselves, and it can be linked to mental health issues like anxiety and depression. The document also examines how factors like age, gender, race, socioeconomic status and experiences of marginalization can influence one's self-esteem development from childhood through adulthood.

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SELF - ESTEEM

By. Sr. Marcelin Mary


What is it actually?
SELF-ESTEEM  

It is the degree to which one feels confident, valuable, and worthy of respect.
It exists on a continuum from high to low. Where a person’s self-esteem falls on this spectrum can influence one’s overall well-being.
HOW DOES IT
IF ITS
FEEL?
HIGH
 People with high self-esteem often
feel good about themselves and their
progress through life.
IF ITS
LOW

 People with low self-esteem often feel shame and


self-doubt. They often spend lots of time criticizing
themselves
DO YOU KNOW!
 Low self-esteem is a symptom of several mental
health conditions, such as anxiety and
depression.

 Low self-esteem is not represented as its own


diagnosis in the APA’s 
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V). Yet its
symptoms and effects are very real.
RECOGNIZING LOW SELF-ESTEEM

 Self-esteem draws on beliefs about oneself.

Thus, people with low self-esteem is likely

to have a low opinion of themselves. They

may compare themselves to others, then

judge themselves inferior. 


AM I A PERSON WITH LOW SELF – ESTEEM ?
3 patterns and you can find out
Imposter Syndrome: A person uses accomplishments or false confidence to mask
their insecurities. They fear failure will reveal their true, flawed self.
The person may use perfectionism 
or procrastination to deal with this anxiety.
REBELLION: 
A person pretends they don't care what others think of them. Their
feelings of inferiority may manifest as anger or blame. They may act
out by defying authority or breaking laws.
VICTIMHOOD: 
A person believes they
are helpless in the face
of challenges. They may
use self-pity to avoid
changing their situation.
 They often rely on
others to save or guide
them.
Internally, poor self-regard often manifests as self-criticism.
Common examples of negative self-talk include:
There’s nothing I truly like about myself.
I’ll never do well enough at school or work to succeed.
I’m not worthy of seeking things that interest me.
Other people are more deserving of happiness.
No one wants to hear about my life or the issues I’m facing.
It’s all my fault I can’t seem to find people who are good to me. Good people wouldn’t want to be with me, anyway.
My God Is it so !?
Over time, negative thoughts can become so frequent

the person sees them as fact. When left on a loop, this

thought process can be very damaging. 


EFFECTS OF LOW SELF-ESTEEM

 The cycle of self-criticism can sap away a person’s joy in life. They may stop
doing hobbies they once enjoyed for fear of judgment. Feelings of anger,
guilt, or sadness may keep them from enjoying what activities they do try.
Some people may do self-destructive behaviours such as abusing substances
 or neglecting hygiene.
 Self-doubt can interfere with productivity at work or school. A person may
worry so much about others’ opinions that they don’t focus on the task at
hand. They may avoid taking risks or making goals out of a certainty they will
fail. A person with low self-esteem may lack resilience in the face of a
challenge. 

 Self-esteem issues can also impact one’s social life. Someone with low self-
esteem may believe they are unworthy of love. They may try to “earn” the
love of others and accept negative treatment. Others may bully and criticize
others to compensate for their own insecurities. A fear of rejection can
prevent people from seeking relationships at all. Social isolation can further
feed into a negative self-image.
MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS

It is especially common among people with the following concerns:

Eating and food issues

Depression

Social anxiety

Codependency

Self-harm
DO YOU KNOW HOW LOW SELF-ESTEEM
DEVELOPS ?

MARGINALIZATION

Marginalized people are those who may be at

higher risk of experiencing 

prejudice and discrimination. This maltreatment

could be based on one’s religion, health, looks,

or many other traits. Marginalization can cause

people to have a higher risk of self-esteem

issues.  
LETS SEE THE FACTORS THAT MAY
INFLUENCE SELF-ESTEEM
AGE

Research including 48 countries shows self-esteem tends to increase from adolescence to


middle age. An American study found self-esteem peaks at around 60 years old. Among
seniors over 60, self-esteem declines sharply as people continue aging. Changes in
financial status and physical health may account for the much of this decline.
BODY TYPE

Children who are overweight or obese frequently experience bullying. These youths are more

likely to experience low self-esteem both during childhood and later in life. They may also have

fewer friends during childhood. Social isolation can also contribute to low self-esteem.
GENDER

 Across cultures, women tend to report lower self-

esteem than men. This trend seems to be most

pronounced in Western cultures.


MENTAL HEALTH
STATUS

A 2012 study examined self-esteem among people with mental health

diagnoses. Humor, community involvement, and positive ingroup

stereotyping were linked to higher self-esteem. People who kept their

conditions secret or put lots of effort into disproving negative stereotypes

 often had lower self-esteem.


RACE AND ETHNICITY 

 A 2011 study of high schoolers looked at


self-esteem differences between racial and 
ethnic groups. In the study, Asian-American
students had the lowest levels of self-
esteem. Hispanic students had slightly
higher rates, followed by white students.
Black students had the highest self-esteem
levels. These data points match the results
of prior studies.
SEXUAL / GENDER MINORITY STATUS 

Students who are lesbian, gay,


bisexual, transgender, or queer (
LGBTQ+) are more likely to
develop low self-esteem than
their peers. Bullying is a large
contributor to self-esteem
issues in LGBTQ+ kids. For 
transgender individuals, 

gender dysphoria can strongly


affect self-esteem as well.  
SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS 

 A 2017 study analyzed self-esteem in middle schoolers from low-


income families. Students who believed American society was “fair”
were more likely to have low self-esteem years later. Most of the
students had experienced discrimination and systemic
disadvantages over the course of middle school. 
LOW SELF – ESTEEM IS IT COMMON IN EVERYONE ?

No not everyone in a marginalized group will have low self-esteem. Some

people may assign less value to domains where they face systemic

barriers. For instance, a person from a low-income family may not base

their self-worth on owning a fancy car. Instead, they may focus on

romantic success or physical fitness. Other people may measure their

progress only in comparison to members of their own group. They may

attribute setbacks to discrimination rather than individual failures. These

strategies may offer a counterweight to the effects of marginalization.


CAN SOME ONE HELP ME ?

 Regardless of the factors contributing to one's low self-esteem,

support is available. A therapist can help one address the

emotions underlying low self-esteem. With time and work, it is possible

to develop a healthy relationship with oneself.

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